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Which one of the elements with the following outer orbital configuration may exhibit the larger number of oxidation states ?

A

`3d^3 4s^2`

B

`3d^5 4s^1`

C

`3d^5 4s^2`

D

`3d^2 4s^2`

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The correct Answer is:
C
The configuration `3d^5 4s^2` can have various oxidation state upto + 7.
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